Transfer Services

What We Do

With an equity-minded, student-centered approach, Transfer Services helps students research their transfer options, learn about transfer requirements for California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), CA Independent and/or Private, Out-of-State schools. and prepares students to successfully transition to four-year universities.

Connect with Us!

Email:TransferServices@coastline.edu
Call or Text Transfer Services: (714) 241-6171
Make a transfer appointment: Transfer Services Online Appointment System

Meet With A Counselor

Schedule a counseling appointment with transfer schools researched with major and career in mind to develop your Student Education Plan and Pathway! Find more ways to connect with a counselor.

• On Campus University Tours

  Coastline College has partnered with Golden West College to offer on campus tours to local and regional universities. Take a tour of the university campus and listen to information transfer admission presentations, and network with university representatives.
  
  Free District bus transportation is available with pick-up/drop off location at: Golden West College-Gothard Street side in front of the Theatre (cross-street is Center Avenue). 

  Campus University Tours for Spring 2025 has concluded. Please check back in September on upcoming Fall 2025 tour dates.

   

  CSU Campus Tours and Events

  The CSU’s 23 universities host in-person and virtual events annually for prospective transfer and admitted students.
  
  Events include campus preview days, tours and workshops. Questions? Please contact the campus for more information.

  UC Campus Tour Visits

  The nine UC campuses offer various tour options, both in-person and virtual, to prospective transfer students. In-person tours are typically led by current student tour guides, offering insights into academic programs, student life, and campus resources. Virtual tours, including live webinars and virtual tour maps, provide alternative ways to explore the campus. 

  To get started, Check the Admissions Website of the university campus you want to visit. Each UC campus's admissions website will provide detailed information about tour options, schedules, and registration procedures.

  Many campuses offer Live Webinars, live virtual tours, often hosted by current students, which can be accessed online.  

  Prepare Questions: Consider questions you have about the campus and the specific UC program or department you're interested in. 

  Specific UC Campus Examples:

  • UC Santa Cruz (UCSC): Offers general walking tours led by student tour guides and includes a mix of walking and some stairs. 
  • UC San Diego (UCSD): Provides both guided tours and self-guided tour maps, with options for virtual tours as well. 
  • University of California, Irvine (UCI): Offers in-person tours led by Campus Representatives and livestream tours. 
  • UCLA: Provides both in-person and virtual campus tours, including Spanish-language tours. 
  • UC Riverside (UCR): Offers guided tours, self-guided, and virtua tour options. 

  Global University Tours

  The following resource can serve as your virtual access to more four-year schools in California, across the nation, and around the world: Campus Tours.

• Transfer Timeline

  July 1 - July 31 
  UC Admission Application opens for winter/spring transfer at UC Merced, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz. 

  July 1 – August 1 
  Apply for Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) if you are planning to transfer to a CSU in Spring. 

  • To apply, log in to your MyCoast and look for the Graduation in the Coastline College Graduation.

  August 1-31 
  CSU Admission Application opens for spring transfer. 
  Get an early start on the UC Application that opens on August 1.
  Submit the UC application from October 1 to November 30 for fall admission.

  September 
  Attend Coastline Transfer Events and Virtual Transfer Fair! 

  September 1 - 30
  Apply for UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

  October 1
  Apply for FAFSA for next academic year.

  Apply for the Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the next academic year.

  October 1 - November 30 
  Apply for CSU Admission for fall transfer. 
  Apply for UC Admission for fall transfer. 

  January 1 – April 1 
  Apply for Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) if you are planning to transfer to a CSU in fall. 

  • To apply, log in to your MyCoast and look for the Graduation in the Coastline College Graduation. 

  March 2 
  Apply for FAFSA for next academic year during the priority filing deadline.
  Apply for the Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the next academic year during the priority filing deadline.  
  
  March 30
  Check e-mail for important university notifications. 

  March – June 
  Submit Statement of Intent to Register for your selected college(s) by their submission deadline. 

  May 
  Apply for UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) for the winter/spring term at UC Merced, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz.

California State Universities (CSU)

Find your future at the California State University with 23 campuses and thousands of degree choices.

University of California (UC)

Complete your education at the University of California with 9 campuses and over 103+ BA and BS degree choices.

Independent / Private & Out of State

Find the right California Private/Independent University or Out-of-State University for you.

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